The Tempest(1960)
The Tempest Synopsis
Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, who lives in exile on a remote island as a sorcerer, uses his powers to shipwreck his usurper brother on the island.
The Tempest (1960) is a drama, fantasy and tv movie film directed by George Schaefer, released on February 3, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 16m. It stars Maurice Evans, Richard Burton, Roddy McDowall and Tom Poston. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- George Schaefer
- Writers:
- William Shakespeare, John Edward Friend
- Producers:
- George Schaefer
- Status:
- Released
The Tempest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Maurice Evans
as Prospero
Richard Burton
as Caliban
Roddy McDowall
as Ariel
Tom Poston
as Trinculo
Liam Redmond
as Gonzalo
William Bassett
as Ferdinand
Lee Remick
as Miranda
Ronald Radd
as Stephano
- William LeMassena
William LeMassena
as Antonio
- Paul Ballantyne
Paul Ballantyne
as Sebastian
- Chris Gampel
Chris Gampel
as The Boatswain
- Geoffrey Lumb
Geoffrey Lumb
as Alonso
Key crew
Directed by George Schaefer, written by William Shakespeare and John Edward Friend, produced by George Schaefer.
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The Tempest Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Tempest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tempest online?
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Who stars in The Tempest?
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The main cast of The Tempest (1960) includes Maurice Evans, Richard Burton, Roddy McDowall, Tom Poston and Liam Redmond. The film was directed by George Schaefer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tempest released?
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The Tempest was released on February 3, 1960 and runs for 1h 16m.
Is The Tempest worth watching?
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The Tempest (1960) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, fantasy and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.